Greg MeyerFrom Greg MeyerPoint of LawTactics and Training: Thoughts on Use of ForceIs the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?November 13, 2019Point of LawTactics and Training: Legal Grounds for Using ForceSome agencies have policies and training that are not current with the law.June 14, 2019TrainingTactics and Training: How Do We Reach the Next Level?The time has come to talk about not just where we've been and where we are with tactics and training, but where we're going and how to get there.May 31, 2019PatrolWill the New Year be Safer for You?Your profession is dangerous, but you can improve your odds by educating yourself and by being careful on the job.January 3, 2018PatrolDe-Escalation is Nothing NewPerhaps the value of the loud noise about de-escalation is to re-emphasize the need to conduct intense training that teaches us to distinguish between those challenging incidents where it is wise to wait, talk, get backup, get nonlethal weapons, get a supervisor, and make a plan versus those incidents where it is proper to take the risk, rush in, and save the life.May 2, 2017PatrolDe-Escalation is Nothing NewPerhaps the value of the loud noise about de-escalation is to re-emphasize the need to conduct intense training that teaches us to distinguish between those challenging incidents where it is wise to wait, talk, get backup, get nonlethal weapons, get a supervisor, and make a plan versus those incidents where it is proper to take the risk, rush in, and save the life.April 24, 2017PatrolA Revolution in Use-of-Force Policy and Training?A battle is brewing among law enforcement leadership organizations about whether and how to change police use-of-force policy and training to be kinder and gentler.March 7, 2016PatrolThe Totality of CircumstancesPeople pass instant judgment on officers' actions on video without seeming to know anything about the investigation and analysis that necessarily includes policy, training, and the laws that govern police use of force.January 28, 2016PatrolImproving ECW Tactics and PoliciesA TASER is an effective tool when the situation calls for a non-lethal approach, but to properly use it, you need to do more than just pull the trigger.August 21, 2015TechnologyBody Cameras: Keep It RealBody-worn cameras will be a game-changer, but no new law enforcement technology is the be-all, end-all "silver bullet" that people often think it will be.June 30, 2015Page 1 of 3Next Page
